Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state rich in history and diversity, located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
As the fifth-most populous state, Pennsylvania boasts a population of over 13 million people.
Pennsylvania’s economy has evolved from its historical roots in manufacturing to include a diverse range of industries today.
The State is also known for its cultural contributions, including being home to the first library, hospital, and medical school in the United States.
Explore our archive of nearly 1,000 stories about Pennsylvania below:
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Historic Move: Montgomery County Adds 15 Public Defenders Following Statewide Understaffing Reports
Montgomery County has approved the decision to add 15 more public defenders to its ranks, reports Chris Palmer for The…
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Washington Post: Main Line Jewish Voters Relieved as Josh Shapiro Remains Focused on State Leadership
Some local Jewish voters are glad Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was turned down as the Democratic choice for vice president…
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Remembering Albert Einstein’s Visit to Chester County University in 1946
History runs deep at Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU (historically black college/university) and one of suburban Philadelphia’s seemingly…
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Do Not Disturb: Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones
Abington School District implements a new policy this fall banning the use of cell phones in the classroom, reports Maddie…
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Penn State Great Valley Now Offering Stackable Credentials through Online Learning
Penn State is offering for the first time stackable credentials that can be used to earn master’s degrees in Engineering,…
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Lantern Fly Sightings Plummet Across Pennsylvania, Yet We May Not Be Out of the Woods
Public reports of lanternflies have fallen 75 percent across Pennsylvania from this time last year, reports Mary-Ann Thomas for The…
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Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that…
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This Ivyland Creamery Was Recognized by the American Dairy Association
An Ivyland creamery got the seal of approval from two “ice cream officers” working for the American Dairy Association North…
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C&N Recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley for Achieving CCXP Certification
C&N, the region’s leading financial services company, recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley, AVP/Customer Experience Coordinator, who has successfully earned the Certified…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Backs TikTok with Help from Former Trump Administration Officials
Bala-Cynwyd-based Jeffrey Yass is working with former Trump administration officials to keep TikTok in the American markets, writes Layla A.…
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MONTCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES provides more than 1,500 professional staff for schools, the home and the community to meet the needs of children…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the Director of Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Director of Workforce Development for…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board To Host Third Annual Jazz Festival throughout September
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will host its third annual Montco Jazz Fest, an industry-leading entertainment offering that, for 2024, celebrates…
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Wawa and Sheetz Make News While Rutter’s Quietly Expands
Pennsylvanians have been fixated on the expansion of Wawa and Sheetz, still arguing over which is better. Meanwhile, Rutter’s, which…
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Legal Matters: The Impact of Kayden’s Law on Custody Cases in Pennsylvania
By: Elizabeth Billies In a significant move to protect the well-being of children, Pennsylvania has passed Kayden’s Law. The bill…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment System at Montgomery County Well Station
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the PFAS treatment system installation at its Perkiomen Woods well station in Montgomery County. This is…
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See Which Philadelphia Neighborhood Made List of Most Envied Suburban Lifestyles in America
Before the pandemic, most people considered metropolitan areas like New York City, San Francisco, and Miami as the perfect places…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who…
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